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WJ53 YRP

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,490 mi
Last recorded177,490 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YRP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 177,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 168,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 160,001 miles

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Fail 24 Feb 2020 160,001 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 18 Feb 2019 149,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear x member been repaired & undersealed to hide

Pass 14 Feb 2018 143,038 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 143,038 miles

Central Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 136,651 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 136,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 123,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly worn/perished

Fail 11 Jan 2014 114,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2014 114,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2013 110,959 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 101,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 101,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 87,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 71,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2009 58,348 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 58,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 45,413 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 45,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,906 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,359 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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WJ53 YRP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ53 YRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ53 YRP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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